Know Your Shift

By Gareth Duffin - Method Avenue

Know Your Shift, the podcast where we explore the challenges, opportunites, and impact of change in all our lives.

We talk to business experts, business leaders and everyday people about the

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How many episodes does Know Your Shift have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.

Know Your Shift episodes:

July 01, 2024 #58 “We Designed a 1000 bed Building in 24 Hours using AI - This Is a Revolution for the Student Accommodation Industry“
Ana Lozano, a distinguished architect and urban planner, seamlessly integrates academia and practical expertise.

Her multifaceted career spans architecture, real estate, and innovative AI solutions through Nidus Lab's pioneering work in Generative Architecture.
Ana and I were in different countries and have never met in person, yet having listed back to this episode, we connected on a really deep level. I can’t really explain it, but we both agreed that we could have talked for hours and hours, a big thank you to Chris Holloway for recommending Ana for an episode.
We talked about so many things, and Ana’s opinions on whether people in Student Accommodation should fear AI are fascinating, as well as a very different take on ESG & Sustainability.
Have a listen to the full episode on the links below.
Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now.
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1h 11min
June 28, 2024 #57 SHORT SHIFT - “The Inefficiency of Governments Around the World is Costing Lives”
One of my favourite parts of Know Your Shift, is the quick fire round towards the end, so for this week’s Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, I thought I would pick out one of my favourites.
Listen to Steve Jones from Wyboston Lakes answer the three questions that not only give an insight into his key changes, but also actionable advice for anyone looking to make a change

Have a listen on the links below.
Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8

Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now.
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6min
June 25, 2024 #56 “You Would See Some Of The Kids Exhale As They Came In, They Were Safe Now”
“You Would See Some Of The Kids Exhale As They Came In, They Were Safe Now”
People around Tony Ryan say he is authentic and passionate, I would add inspirational to that list. I am so grateful to a previous guest Steve Jones for recommending Tony, as this conversation will stay with me for a long time.
Tony is the CEO of the Design & Technology Association, but his journey to where he is now is definitely not straightforward.
We discussed so much during our time together, including…
·         The racism his parents experienced daily and how it made him angry at the world.
·         Tony’s own school days that he describes as brutal and a nightmare
·         Falling into teaching whilst working as a mechanic and how even though his school days were traumatic, he went into teaching.
·         His rapid rise through schools and leadership in schools, and how his heart ruled his head when taking up a role that took him right back to his childhood.
·         How Apple invited him to LA to show him what they could so with education.
·         And the one thing he never told his mum…
As always, I asked Tony to recommend a future guest, and he recommended Bill Williams, we look forward to recording an episode with you soon Bill.
Have a listen to the full episode on the links below.
Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now.
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1h 3min
June 14, 2024 #55 SHORT SHIFT - “The Sector is Being Squeezed”
There is a lot of talk about the financial health of Uk universities at the moment, but why are they struggling?
Listen to Matt Burton from UPP give his take on this bitesize episode, taken from the Know Your Shift podcast
Have a listen on the links below.
Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now.
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June 07, 2024 #54 “I was on holiday, Iliya phoned me and said, are you sitting down?”
“I was on holiday, Iliya phoned me and said, are you sitting down?”
He doesn’t like talking about his legacy (but I made him anyway), but David Tymms certainly has created one in Student Accommodation, so I was delighted that he joined me on the latest episode of Know Your Shift
Growing up in Africa until the age of 10 and then suddenly thrust into a new life
His career growth via different Universities and the boss that really inspired him
The shock news of the iQ & Prodigy Living merger
The transition period during the sale of iQ to Blackstone and why he took a different path to other Senior colleagues
Being able to choose his projects, including his role with QX
And finally being able to say what he wants… and he definitely does that in this episode
As always, I asked David to recommend a future guest, and he recommended Paddy Jackman from Unipol, we look forward to recording an episode with you at some point Paddy.
Have a listen to the full episode on the links below.
Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting you with your Yardi software suite, Eipsys Analytics‘ record speaks for itself.
Go to www.eipsys-analytics.co.uk to book in a free project consultation now.
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1h 2min
May 31, 2024 #53 SHORT SHIFT - “Black Students don’t even bother having those conversations”.
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Sam Kingsley.

Do we have enough Black managers and leaders in student accommodation?

And other than Sam, who is leading the change in the sector?
Have a listen on the links below and check out the over 50 episodes we have recorded so far.

Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu

Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com
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7min
May 29, 2024 #52 “At Some Point You Think, There is a Tale to be Told Here”
“At Some Point You Think, There is a Tale to be Told Here”
It only took 9 months, but Paul Watson and I finally sat down and talked, and it was definitely worth the wait.
Paul opened up about so many things;

How one unexpected conversation changed him forever.
The influence Charles Marshall and Karen Burke have had on his life.
He reflections on how Liberty Living ended.
The birth of Now Student Living and how he his managed the rapid growth so far.
3rd party management and comments about a ‘race to the bottom’ (with me throwing my thoughts in as well for what it’s worth)
His thoughts on why so many people want to hear what he has to say, but he rarely speaks, until now…

As always, I asked Paul to recommend future guests, and he gave me a list!

Melissa Browne (a 2nd time nominee so hopefully we can make our diaries work this time)
Dustin Fjeld
Tom White & Kirsty looms as a duo, (that will be a first)
Zandria Barclay

We’ll get in touch and hopefully get you all booked in for some more great episodes.

Have a listen to my conversation with Paul on the links below.
Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com
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1h 16min
May 07, 2024 #51 I was not prepared for the culture shock of leaving China for London
Bernadette Cochonat’s journey is astonishing.
And we got stuck in to all of it;
Growing up in a bi-lingual home as an only child, and how she can empathise with Chinese students dealing with the pressure that brings.
Moving to China at age 21 and how she managed to succeed in a completely alien environment.
The build up to the Beijing Olympics and how that period changed the world.
How the pollution got so bad in China that it officially went off the scale.
The tragic loss of her father, and the guilt she feels about it.
How her cultural awareness program at Unite Students is helping others draw on her experience of integrating into another culture.
As always, I asked Bernadette to recommend a future guest, and she nominated Vicky Zhang from uHomes, we look forward to recording an episode with you soon Vicky.
Have a listen to the full episode on the links below.
Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com
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1h 7min
April 19, 2024 #50 SHORT SHIFT - “There’s Always a Cheesy Call to Action”
How are AI and ChatGPT distorting content online?
Will authenticity still stand out as the techonlogy evolves?
This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Laura Bosworth from REAL Agency & LOCAL.
Have a listen on the links below and let us know in the comments what you think

Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu
Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com
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7min
April 16, 2024 #49 Everything Kind of Stems Back to that One Pivotal Moment that Really Changed My Life
I work really hard to out my guests at ease when we are having a recorded conversation, but for this episode, it was my guest that put me at ease discussing topics in which I am not an expert, but she certainly is.

Sam Kingsley is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Consultant specialising in strategy and culture change, and she describes herself as a Professional Troublemaker.

We covered lots of tough topics which are sometimes shocking to hear, but Sam is forging ahead with her mission to turn Why into How…

Intersectionality and why it is vital to ensure everyone feels that they belong.

Her key involvement in the Living Black at University work and who, if anyone is taking this forward.

How she very quickly joined the board of Student Pride and how she is vocal in her activism for LGBTQ+ causes all year round.

And so much more, I learned so much from Sam and I know you will too.

As always, I asked Sam to recommend future guests, and she nominated Tom Guy, Helene Murphy and Rebecca O’Hare, we look forward to recording great episodes with you all soon.

Have a listen to the full episode on the links below.
Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8
Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management, Transformation & Data Analytics, head over to www.methodavenue.com
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1h 5min

FAQs about Know Your Shift:

How many episodes does Know Your Shift have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.